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A pond just off the American River has become a hot spot for primrose, an invasive plant species. For nearly a year, the ...
Crews with the California Conservation Corp are jumping in to help remove the invasive plant around the American River.
As a heatwave hits Sacramento, people are flocking to the American River to escape the high temperatures and enjoy the refreshing water.
Father's body recovered after child rescued from American River The body of a man who went missing in a Placer County river while trying to save his son was recovered by a dive team. Aug 19, 2024 ...
Interestingly, the North American River otter can thrive in just about any water habitat, be it a pond, marsh, lake, river, ...
Another person drowned in the American River on Saturday, marking the latest tragedy on California’s cold, rushing waterways this summer. First responders from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire ...
When you're 119 miles long and you twist and turn from the Sierra Nevada to Sacramento you provide a few stories to tell. "The American River is just a jewel," said Karl Bly.
A body found Friday in Folsom Lake was identified as that of a young man who was swept away in the American River three weeks earlier, the Placer County sheriff's office said.
The easy way Once you're ready, there are about 21 miles of river to enjoy from Sailor Bar, downstream from Nimbus Dam, to Discovery Park where the American River joins the Sacramento.
AMERICAN RIVER follows Ms. Bruno and guide Carl Alderson on an exciting four-day, 80-mile adventure down the Passaic River, from its pristine source in a wildlife refuge to its toxic mouth in ...
After the Martin v. City of Boise decision, Sacramento County’s American River Parkway rangers stopped issuing illegal camping citations to the homeless when shelter beds were unavailable ...